Remote Trauma are global specialists in safety and health risk management in the audio visualindustry. We are a one stop provider for producers and broadcasters seeking advice, training,equipment and on location support. The company has been providing advice and practicalsupport to the industry for over ten years. Our services include the delivery of specialist healthand safety courses which are recognised throughout the industry by broadcasters,independent production companies and freelance practitioners.

Course Objectives:To ensure your understanding of the operative and legal importance and relevance of Healthand Safety, in the audiovisual industry including the legislative process.

Course Delivery:Your training will involve interactive scenarios designed to reflect the very real issues andunexpected safety situations you are likely to encounter on location.

Module 1 - Production and Producers ResponsibilitiesAn overview of the legislative issues surrounding Health and Safety, this will include currenthealth and safety law, criminal prosecution, civil law and the responsibilities of employers andemployees.

Module 2 - Accident ReportingThe legal requirements of Accident or Near Miss reporting including an overview of Reporting ofInjuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) regulations and the responsibilities ofemployer and producer in the event of an accident.

Module 3 - Risk Assessment Part 1The theory behind the why and the how of risk assessment explained, including the legalrequirements. You will be introduced to risk management processes used to identify hazards,risk assessment (based on severity and likelihood) and the controls, precautions andemergency procedures that need to be in place.

Module 4 - Risk Assessment Part 2The legal requirements of conducting a risk assessment including Hazard Perception How toidentify and list hazards as a first step in capable risk assessment. This module deals withcontractors and the multiple environments encountered during filming and how to identify anddeal with obstacles on location.

Course Outcome:You will receive a certificate of competence upon successful demonstration of sufficient knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety within the audiovisual industry.